Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Held Hostage


People often doubt I really have a domestic helper. In fact, it seems more like mockery than doubt occasionally. And often enough I must agree that I am definitely not delegating sufficient tasks of importance to her. As a result, she lacks motivation, job satisfaction and responsibility. On my end, I become stressed, frustrated and quite frankly, disappointed.

I am not a good employer. I don't scold or threaten my helper. I never question her personal life. I give her privacy at night. I let her use her handphone anytime she needs to. I don't check or supervise her work everyday because I trust that she's a mature employee. I correct her objectively when she's making mistakes. I send her for training in her weaker areas. I don't insist she follows us on outings because her job is primarily domestic in nature. That's why she's under achieving...

I want to release her of my incompetent leadership. I hope she can get better pay and work for someone whom she can relate better to. Clearly her loyalty isn't well established here. I would love to continue this working relationship but I guess all good (bad) things must come to an end...

Monday, 20 May 2013

Sjogren's Syndrome... Who Cares?

I must remind myself that there are many others who suffers like me and there are also many others who are willing to help sufferers cope with this chronic disease. Visit Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation to find out more. I wish I live nearer to these people who are so supportive.